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1
as in prying
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
Dark secrets are threatened when the diary falls into the hands of her concerned but nosy professor.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
With the nosy strangers finally returning to their budget accommodations with no jacuzzi, Robyn and Dante finally have time to check out how soft the bed is in their bedroom.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Another commented: Really just nosy, not even trying to escape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jenny encourages us to be nosy, which isn’t about gossip.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
With the nosy strangers finally returning to their budget accommodations with no jacuzzi, Robyn and Dante finally have time to check out how soft the bed is in their bedroom.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Another commented: Really just nosy, not even trying to escape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Jenny encourages us to be nosy, which isn’t about gossip.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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For him, a slow summer simply means lazy days and not being busy, just enjoying the summer.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Volunteer security personnel helped gather people back to the sidewalks and helped pedestrians cross busy intersections.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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While Gemini is curious, inquisitive and communicative, Virgo is preoccupied with the need for order, cohesion and productivity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Luke Breed: Beagle Age: 2 years Luke is a super smart and inquisitive dog with a gentle soul.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Massive societal change, excess, expression, performance, bombast, fascinating technological progress—it’s all documented and on display, ready to educate any curious mind.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film further lifts the veil on the artist’s influence, as a variable smorgasbord of talent converges throughout to deconstruct the impact of his life, art, his curious process and disposition.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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